Assistant Brand Manager

Alexander Steele; Swillington Common; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Steele Recruitment is seeking a Brand Project Manager to drive end-to-end artwork and packaging projects across UK and international markets, coordinating agencies, suppliers and internal teams.

You will support NPD/EPD launches, manage timelines, and ensure accurate packaging files and documentation. This role is ideal for someone with brand, packaging, artwork coordination or product development experience who thrives in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years' experience within Brand Management, Marketing, Packaging, Artwork Coordination or related roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end artwork and packaging projects with agencies, printers and suppliers.
• Coordinate artwork amendments, approvals, version control and regulatory sign-off.
• Support new product launches and existing product developments from concept to market.
• Manage critical paths, timelines and key deliverables.
• Coordinate POS, digital assets, sales materials and launch content.
• Work cross-functionally with Marketing, Product Development, Regulatory, Operations, Manufacturing, Sales and Supply Chain.
• Maintain product information, packaging files and project documentation.
• Support wider brand planning and innovation projects.
• Identify and mitigate risks or delays to project timelines.

Skills

Brand Management

Packaging

Artwork Coordination

Product Development

Project Management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Brand Project Manager

Alexander Steele Recruitment are working with a growing FMCG business that is looking to recruit a Brand Project Manager to join their team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience across brand, packaging, artwork or product development who enjoys managing multiple projects and playing a key role in bringing new products to market.

The successful candidate will coordinate artwork and packaging projects from initial brief through to final production, while supporting NPD and EPD launches across UK and international markets.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end artwork and packaging projects, working closely with agencies, printers and packaging suppliers
• Coordinate artwork amendments, approvals, version control and regulatory sign-off
• Support new product launches and existing product developments from concept through to market
• Manage critical paths, project timelines and key deliverables
• Coordinate POS, digital assets, sales materials and launch content
• Work cross-functionally with Marketing, Product Development, Regulatory, Operations, Manufacturing, Sales and Supply Chain
• Maintain accurate product information, packaging files and project documentation
• Support wider brand planning and innovation projects
• Proactively identify and escape potential risks or delays to project timelines

The ideal candidate:

• 1-3+ years' experience within Brand Management, Marketing, Packaging, Artwork Coordination, Product Development or a related role
• Strong experience coordinating packaging artwork or print projects
• Excellent project management and organisational skills
• Strong attention to detail and proofreading capability
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneouslyConfident working with agencies, suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders
• Experience within FMCG or consumer products would be highly advantageous

Package:

• Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
• Location: Leeds-5 days a week in office